Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
satsuma
betterave
In Spanish
satsuma
remolacha
In Greek
satsuma
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
satsuma
beterraba
In Polish
Satsuma
buraczany
In Latin
Satsuma
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Satsuma and Beet
Season and care of Satsuma and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Satsuma and Beet Physical Information
Satsuma and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Beet are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Satsuma and Beet
Care of Satsuma and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.